2022-10-01 - The Manchester Times

Take A Ride Through Lakehurst’s Past

Utilities Department, Director Position Created

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –

The Township Council formed a new depart ment of utilities and created the position of utilities director during a recent meeting.

Business Adminis trator Brandon Umba explained that “about a year ago when I started here in the township the mayor had directed me to review the Department of Public Works and utilities and under that review, there were 18 employees and that does include the director of public works and when those two de partments were merged and currently under the structure, we have 11.”

“No foremen are cur rently employed and out of those employees we only have one that has a level II license and you need a level III license to run a department so with that we are using Water Resource Management, which is a private com pany in order to have a licensed operator for the town,” Umba added.

Umba said, “the regu latory officer before was the person that upheld the license and under our current contracts that person has to make a thousand dollars less (per year) than the director of public works and the utility superintendent - so (Utilities - See Page 5)

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Bor

ough residents and oth er history buffs took a trip back in time as Lakehurst History Day was celebrated.

Thanks to the Lake

hurst Historical Society who provided trolley tours, riders heard some stories about the community. This was a callback to when trolley tours took place in 1928 when the Gray Lines

got permission to run a tourist bus through the community.

While this trolley wasn’t a time machine, Councilwoman Ber nadette Dugan, a LHS member, did her best

to capture an era gone by during her narration during the 45-minute tour that set off from the borough’s Commu nity Center on Center Street.

Billboard Radiothon Breaks Fundraising Record For Ocean Of Love

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER –

WRAT 95.5 radio per sonality Gotts put a new spin on topping the charts as this year’s repeat celebrity for the

Ocean of Love Radio thon Billboard.

The fundraiser for children with cancer raised $165,749 within 72 hours – with more money still coming in. The initial total

represents the largest dollar amount raised over two decades of the annual event and far exceeds the 2022 goal to raise $109,000.

Gotts climbed at least (Love - See Page 15)

Lakehurst Grants

Three Cannabis Operating Licenses

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Bor

ough officials named three businesses who will operate cannabis facilities in the com munity during a recent council meeting.

Mayor Harry Robbins, Council President Ste ven Oglesby and Coun cilman Brian DiMeo made up the borough Cannabis Committee and made the determi nation. Right now, the Borough is allowing one retail on Route 70

(B-2 Zone).

DiMeo said the Can nabis Committee “met several times over the last several weeks to review the applications we had received and we did receive a good number of them for different zoning areas within the borough and for different purposes.”

Those who received Borough approval to have a cannabis business in Lakehurst include:

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─Photo by Bob Vosseller

The bright red trolley carried history buffs through the borough during Lakehurst History Day.

─ Photo by Stephanie Faughnan

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“Lakehurst is a small town with big history,” she said.

Lakehurst’s diverse history includes some interesting figures such as William Tory who acquired property and moved to the borough along with his wife. They lived in the area from 1843 to a few years after the Civil War. He founded the Dela ware and Raritan Bay Railroad.

Lakehurst was part of Manchester for some of its history and its story begins before the American Revolution. Cannon balls were made around Horicon Lake for George Washington’s Army. But between the late 18th century and the middle of the 19th century Lakehurst appeared to die off.

When Tory showed up all life down by the lake ceased but the “portion of Lakehurst where the railroad was, came to fruition. By the 1850s until about the 1930s Lakehurst was known as a railroad ing town and many long-time residents can trace family members who have at one time worked for the railroad.

“There was also a rope factory where people made rope and a waterline that ran from the lake under the ground to run a water wheel. The first post office in Lakehurst came into service in 1897.

Dugan spoke during the trolley ride about the LHS Museum which before becoming the permanent home for the

borough’s historic artifacts was Old Saint John’s Church. “It was the oldest Catholic Church in Ocean County.”

It was built by Irish railroad workers. Singer/musician Eddie Manion has a special fondest for the structure and the community. “He grew up here in his ear ly years and later played saxophone for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes,” Dugan said.

“He used to hang with my brother when he was little and then he moved to Lake wood. If you look in the old cemetery there are many Manion graves. One night he came here and saw the lights were on where he used to worship and he wrote the song ‘The Lights are on in Old Saint John’s.’ (It can be found at youtu.be/ 5RHY70hcKA0) It is a Christmas themed song where he talks about his family’s Irish heritage and it is worth a look. He just wrote it last year,” she added.

Dugan noted that the video of the song was “filmed at the museum where you can see the displays. He showed his family’s graves there and he went to the railroad tracks to talk about his family’s history with the railroad.”

She also shared another celebrity con nection that Lakehurst has. “Jack Nich olson’s father used to cut hair here and we will go past the shop on the trolley tour. His father’s name was Don Rose. He wasn’t too happy.”

Dugan also told The Manchester Times about one of the seedier characters of the borough’s past. In 1928 the community

was shocked over a scandalous murder involving a prominent woman who had been having an affair. She was convicted of having killed her husband.

“We had two women who killed their husbands,” Dugan said. Ivy Giberson’s husband was a jitney driver and they lived where a dog grooming place is next to the florist downtown. “On a hot August night, the railroad workers heard her cry out ‘help, help’ and they run upstairs and they find Ivy loosening her bounds, she was tied up with rope and she says, ‘they shot my husband.’

“They went in and found her husband had been shot and the death certificate written by the doctor says death caused by revolver shot of lead by person unknown to me. The next day they brought in Ellis Parker who was from Mount Holly and was known as the Sherlock Holmes of the Pines. He solved over 300 cases,” Dugan added.

Dugan said, “I first learned about Parker when I read the very first People’s Alma nac and it talked about him, he was so renown. He asked Ivy questions who said there was a tall man and a short man and she said one was tying her up and there was a shot and that man said why did you shoot him and Parker said how would that guy know who shot whom as he was in the other room.”

“She was quickly found out but she did serve 10 or 12 years in prison. She lived out her days in the house next to mine. Parker went on to solve more cases,” Du

gan said. She noted however that Parker was wrong in who he suspected of kid napping the Charles Lindbergh baby “and he ended up going to jail and he died in jail, there is a book written about him.”

“The second murder was in 1975 in an upstairs apartment. (A woman) was mad at her husband. They had a baby. I think they were a military couple. We used to have as many bars as churches,” Dugan added.

The borough’s history also includes a connection to a landmark site in Jackson Township. When the U.S. established a presence around 1915 to 1919, Rova Farms in Jackson had an influx of Rus sians who arrived during the Russian revolution to settle there. A Russian Embassy was established in the borough.

Inside the Lakehurst Community Cen ter were local writers Eric San Juan and Cedric Derecho who spoke to attendees about their book “Images of America: Lakehurst Borough and Manchester Township” and several other publications they wrote.

LHS member Bill Schmidt also showed pictures on a display board and spoke about the history of the Hindenburg.

The walking tour and trolley ride included various streets and areas the borough. The trolley stopped at the Cathedral of the Air near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The Cathedral is cared for by the Navy Lakehurst His torical Society and the property it is on, by the federal government.

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$2,000 less since they are beneath that person.

“We are trying to get someone with a level III li cense and it is very difficult to get someone under that structure. We have interviewed individuals to try and be a regulatory officer for the town but it hasn’t panned out,” Umba added.

The business administrator said the recom mendation of the administration was to create a director of utilities “which is something we had prior to 2016 and I explained to council members that there is no shortage of things that need to be done in the water and sewer department.”

Councilman Craig Wallis cast the lone vote opposing the ordinance that established the new position. He said after the meeting that he voted against it as he felt it was unnecessary expense.

“This is not going to save us money it is going to increase expenses.”

Repainting Water Tank

During a later meeting the Council passed a reso lution authorizing execution of a change order for Allied Painting Inc. for the painting of the water storage tank on Route 37. Umba said this was being paid for by a Department of Transportation grant. “It was under budget.”

He noted that in a resolution that increased fees in the Recreation Department the “only fee that is increasing is the tumbling class and that is from the tumbling school - not us - they contract with us and it is for $10 so it isn’t that the township is increasing fees.”

Health Needs

Councilman James Vaccaro missed three council meetings during the summer due to illness in his family, including his own bout with COVID-19. Due to his recent illness the councilman enhanced his message for residents to maintain COVID-19 health protocols and

for the administration to “aggressively pursue a hospital or village type medical center or a hospital sponsored primary care and wellness facility to be housed in Manchester Township.”

“These facilities are now being built in various parts of Ocean County and Monmouth County. Why not Manchester Township? As I’ve said before this facility would be well supported and available to residents of adjacent townships, boroughs and towns. No one should travel great distances to receive superior medical care,” the councilman added.

He said that such an addition would net the community “a great ratable with the expectation of attracting medical and professional businesses as well as professionals that would relocate and move into Manchester Township.”

Proposed Park

Vaccaro also noted his attendance along with Council President Joan Brush at a recent public hearing held at the Manchester Library and host

ed by the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department. The hearing concerned a proposed regional Ocean County Park that would exist on land along Route 571 in Manchester Township.

“The meeting was sparsely attended and pro vided facts about the project and allowed for the public to express their individual concerns and opinions about the project,” Vaccaro said.

“I asked for the County Commissioners give consideration to add a dog park to the project since the residents of the east section of Man chester now take their dogs to Robert Miller Airport as it has the closest public dog park,” the councilman added, saying the proposed park was being further reviewed following the input provided from those who spoke during the forum.

He noted it was also pending Pinelands Com mission approvals. Vaccaro also said that a species study, traffic study and potential further public sessions were ahead for the proposed park.

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• Retail in the B-1 Zone (Vacant lot at the corner of Union Avenue and Center Street): Stokes Industries LLC

• Retail in the B-2 Zone (Old Burger King): C3 Lakehurst LLC

• Manufacturing in the Light Industrial Zone: Life Extracts LLC

Lakehurst is one of only two communities in

Ocean County that are permitting a recreational marijuana industry to operate within their borders.

The other municipality is South Toms River.

The closest marijuana retail facility for recreation al marijuana use is Zen Leaf in Neptune Township.

That facility opened its doors for recreational cannabis in June. It began medicinal cannabis a year before.

The Borough had a total of seven applicants who applied for cannabis businesses, according to Ordinance #2021-06. Lakehurst is only allowing two Class 5 Retail License (one in B-1 and one in

B-2) and one Class 2 Manufacturer License in the Light Industrial Zone.

The governing body voted unanimously to approve the issuance of the licenses and Mayor Robbins stated that the borough would like to allow two in the B-2 zone, one on the easterly side of Route 70 and one on the westerly side of Route 70.

For that to happen the governing body must first amend their Cannabis Ordinance and that will take at least two meetings, according to Borough Clerk Maryanne Capasso.

A number of people were present at the meeting

who were hoping their firm’s name would be read that night. One such hopeful was Jersey Shore Extracts.

Also present was Duncan Delano of the Emerge Law Firm that has offices in Newark and New York. Delano spoke to The Manchester Times after the meeting wondering if there was any provision for more local business to secure a license.

Mayor Robbins told The Manchester Times that while local business operators were welcome, there was no preference involved to grant a license based on their location.

From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith

LAKEWOOD In the midst of an alarming surge in antisemitic attacks across the United States, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) announced nearly $3.4 million in federal funds that will help bolster the security of more than 20 schools, houses of worship and child care centers across Lakewood.

The federal dollars come at a crucial time after a report published by the Anti-Defa

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mation League shows that New Jersey had the sec ond-highest number of in cidents of antisemitism last year - a shocking 25 percent increase from the previous year - after neighboring New York.

“With antisemitic attacks exploding across the United States, we must do everything we can to improve the safety of our Jewish communities and safeguard against threats and potential acts of terror before it is too late,” said Smith, the CoChair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism.

“This critical funding will go a long way to better secure schools, houses of worships

and child care centers in one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing towns and provide safety and greater peace of mind to members of the Jewish community who are facing historically high levels of antisemitic hate,” Smith said.

Smith said a large portion of the funds come from the Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant program, which assists highthreat, high-density areas with building and sustaining capabilities necessary to protect against and respond to acts of terrorism.

The grant program, which was established in 2003, had initially excluded Central Jersey from eligibility based on the original formu la used to award the funds until Smith led efforts as Dean of the New Jersey Congres

sional Delegation to ensure the homeland security grants were made available to localities in his district including Lakewood.

“This year’s horrific attack in Lakewood by a hate-filled man - who ran over Jewish pedestrians in a vehicle he carjacked and stabbed another while spewing antisemitic slurs - was a chilling reminder that no one anywhere is immune from the evil manifes tations of this pernicious hate,” said Smith.

According to the latest data from the FBI, 55 percent of all religiously motivated hate crimes are committed against Jews, who comprise approximately 2.4 percent of the US adult population.

“Antisemitism won’t go away by ignoring it or wishing it away,” said Smith. “It must be defeated.”

Report Warns NJ Of Health Effects Associated With Climate Change

From The Desk Of The Governor

Phil Murphy

TRENTON – The Murphy Administration announced that New Jersey is among the first states to produce a comprehensive report on the impacts of climate change on human health and communities by adding a human health supplement to its New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate Change. According to the State’s Human Health and Communities Addendum, climate change will have direct, indirect, and wide-ranging influences on hu man health, such as exacerbating respiratory conditions and cardiovascular disease in vulnerable populations, causing heat-related stress, increasing the risk of diseases borne by mosquitoes and ticks, increasing the fre quency of pathogen contamination of food and water supplies, and increasing mental health stressors.

Key Findings

• The extreme weather events predicted for New Jersey, including heat waves and heavy precipitation, can lead to both immediate and long-term effects on cardiovascular, respi ratory, gastrointestinal, and mental health.

• Climate change is anticipated to worsen air quality from both natural and human-made sources, which may lead to greater instances of cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness es, and cancers in vulnerable populations.

• Infectious diseases spread by arthropods (such as ticks), insects, and microbial con tamination of food and water supplies are expected to become more prevalent as cli mate change exacerbates the environmental conditions that are more favorable for patho gens and their hosts.

• Population displacement resulting from

sea-level rise, flooding events, and resource inse curity may add to the cu mulative detrimental effects of climate change on mental health as individuals cope with the environmental and personal consequences of climate change.

• Climate change will act as a threat multi plier for Environmental Justice communities, exacerbating existing stressors such as air pollution while adding new threats such as infectious diseases. These communities are also more vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather events, as they may lack adequate infrastructure, health, income, and resources to prepare for and recover from natural disas ters. Food insecurity is worsened by climate injustices, which increase the already high frequency of chronic illnesses in impover ished areas.

“These crucial findings underscore our greatest concerns regarding the conse quences of the worsening climate crisis,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “In addition to inhibiting economic growth and inflicting property damage, climate change will also re sult in severe, wide-ranging, and long-lasting effects on the physical and mental health of our residents, especially in already vulnera ble communities. While we develop a fuller understanding of these significant repercus sions, we must ensure that all New Jerseyans are aware of these potential impacts and equipped with the tools and resources nec essary to face them.”

“Climbing temperatures, more frequent intense rainfall, and rising sea levels are all well-known consequences of climate change that are impacting New Jersey today and will worsen in the years ahead,” said Com missioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTo urette. “Just as climate change is impacting our landscape and economy, so too can it have

adverse effects on public health. Our work to explain and raise awareness of these risks is yet another step the Murphy Administration is taking toward a more informed and cli mate-resilient New Jersey.”

“Airborne allergens, such as pollen and molds, are likely to cause greater allergy and asthma symptoms, and infectious diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes, as well as microorganism contamination of food and water supplies are expected to occur more frequently,” said Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health Judith Persich illi. “It is important to arm ourselves with a solid scientific foundation to take steps that are important to protecting our health and mental well-being.”

Extensive research shows that warmer win ters, longer heat waves, heavier rains, flood ing along inland streams and rivers, and more tidal flooding along the coast are all predicted to endanger public health and safety, destroy property, undermine critical infrastructure, and harm New Jersey’s economy, including the thriving tourism industry supported by our treasured shore and lake communities.

The addendum adds important human health context, shedding light on the public health concerns brought on by climate change and helping direct the State’s comprehensive strategy to proactively plan and prepare for the climate change impacts.

This addendum will provide the information that people, businesses, and government entities across the state need to better under stand how climate change will impact human health and communities in New Jersey. More over, this addendum will inform future itera tions of the 2021 New Jersey Climate Change Resilience Strategy, particularly Priority 1: Build Resilient and Healthy Communities.

The Murphy Administration stresses that adapting to climate change will be multi-fac eted as evidenced by the health addendum. However, it notes that there are many actions the public can take to become better informed

and prepared.

Recommendations:

• Get air quality alerts sent directly to your mobile device or email by signing up for EnviroFlash and use that information to plan safe and healthy outdoor physical activity for you and your family.

• Learn how your school and summer/sports camps can participate in New Jersey’s Air Quality Flag Program for alerts on local air quality forecasts so they can take actions to protect children, especially those with asthma.

• Learn to spot the signs and symptoms of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases through NJDOH’s Fight the Bite, NJ! program and seek medical help when necessary.

• Learn to recognize and prevent heat-re lated symptoms and illness by staying cool and hydrated and limiting time spent outside during heat advisory days, particularly when the daily heat index for your area exceeds 80 degrees F.

• Check on friends, family members, and pets regularly to make sure they are okay during heat waves and other natural disaster events.

• Visit your municipal or county website for an updated list of cooling centers in your community.

• Learn how to increase your resilience to flooding by purchasing flood insurance, making an emergency ‘Go Kit,’ and using the Local Planning for Climate Change Toolkit.

• Encourage your town to participate in the NFIP’s Community Rating System so that residents can get up to a 45% premium reduction on flood insurance.

• Understand the potential future impacts of climate change on coastal communities when purchasing property by reviewing publicly available flood maps and consider selling eligible vulnerable properties to the DEP’s Blue Acres program.

Find more information and tips at nj.gov/ dep/climatechange/action.html

HANDS FOR ALL

Division of HOMES

Not-For-Profit

Sunday Worship Services of Holy Communion at 10 a.m. &Wednesday spoken Holy Communion at 9 a.m. Christ Lutheran Church

The Rev. Dr. J. Francis Watson, Pastor 40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ 08759 Phone 732.350.0900 • Fax 732.350.0343

Veteran’s Day Memory Book Collection

Veteran’s Day commemorative presentation on November 11. They would also like to invite you and all veterans to a light snack in town hall after the ceremonies.

309 Hooper Ave.

Toms River,

Fax: 732.286.9698

08753 Tel: 732.286.7929

E-mail: christlutheranchurch2@verizon.net Website: christlutheranwhiting.com

MANCHESTER – Oliverie Funeral Home has started a new project for the Veterans of Man chester Twp. They are currently collecting your personal photos that you are willing to share and publish in a veteran’s book for your community. They are looking for pictures of you or your loved one in uniform and in any service-con nected pictures you are willing to share and publish. Once completed the book will be given to the mayor and town council at a special

To participate please send or bring in your photos for us to scan, with the veteran’s name, branch service dates and DD214 to verify any medals given.

The deadline for this is November 4. For more information, call Geri at 732-657-4900

Crestwood Village VI Halloween Dance

WHITING – Once again time for your Halloween Dance Spectacular. Don’t forget wear your best Halloween costume. Enter tainment by everybody’s favorite DJ Johnny.

Presented by Residents Club Crestwood Village VI at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting, on October 8 from 6 to 10

p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy food, refreshments, snacks, dessert and coffee.

Ticket sales every Monday in September from 10 to 11 a.m. sold at Crestwood Village VI clubhouse. 50/50 Raffle and prize give aways to be held. Call Bob at 732-849-3722 for more information.

Crestwood Village IV Flea Market

WHITING – Crestwood Village IV, located at 15 E Moccasin Drive Whiting, will be hosting a flea market on October 1 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. They have over 50 friendly vendors to help you. The full-service kitchen will be serving tasty breakfast treats, later on lunch will be served. The tables at the stage area have very

reasonably priced items donated by the res idents of the village. You will find Jerry and his pull tabs near the kitchen.

To rent a table, or other information contact carolmarsella2@gmail.com. Crestwood Vil lage 4 holds a flea market the first Saturday of every month.

Cropwalk For Hunger

WHITING – We walk so others can eat. This year’s Cropwalk in Whiting will be held on October 16 at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Representatives from local churches

and organizations will walk nearby to the church. Their sponsors will fund their walk. Call the church office at 732-350-2121 from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for directions and information.

Craft Programs For Adults: A Mainstay Of The Manchester Library

MANCHESTER – Do you enjoy craft ing? Did you know that the Manchester Library offers free craft programs for adults every month? Upcoming craft pro grams for the remainder of 2022 include: Calming Coloring: October 21, Novem ber 18, December 16 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Meets once per month on the third Friday. Coloring is a great method of stress relief for adults! Spend a relaxing afternoon creating art, listening to soothing music and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library! Coloring sheets and simple crafts are provided along with crayons, markers, and pens. Alternatively, you can bring your own coloring projects and coloring tools. For even more de-stress ing, we offer aromatherapy and therapy animals when they are available.

Card Making Workshops: October 4 and 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Local crafter, Belinda Rogers, will show you how to make your own greeting cards for various occasions. Sign up for one program or sign up for all four! This program series is being paid for by the Friends of the Manchester Branch Library. Participants should bring their own scissors. All other materials will be provided.

Creating with Clay for Adults: October 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. Creating with Clay of fers a unique pottery experience through instructed classes. The instructor will offer guidance as they teach, encourage, and support the participants. All clay and paint are non-toxic and no kiln or pottery wheel is needed. This program was paid for by the Friends of the Manchester Branch Library.

Faux Italian Stained Glass: October 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Celebrate Italian Heritage Month by making a craft reminiscent of stained glass from the Italian renaissance period. We will use colored permanent markers to fill in stained glass patterns

pre-printed on sheets of transparency film. Participants will have several de signs from which to choose. The results are quite amazing!

Fabulous Fabric Feathers: November 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Create a unique wall hanging that will brighten up your home during any season! No sewing is involved. Most of the work on this project will be carried out by strategically pulling out threads to simulate the shape of a feath er. To tie your piece together and further decorate it, you will be attaching strings with glue, adding colorful beads, and hanging the feathers from tree branches. Participants must bring scissors capable of cutting medium weight fabric.

Pottery Painting Workshop: Decem ber 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Just Kil’n Time ceramics studio in Waretown will be providing everything you need to paint a bisque ceramic piece and make it your own. Pieces painted by program attendees will be taken back to the studio where they will be fired in the kiln. They will be available for pickup at the studio or at the library on a date specified at the event.

Winter Ornaments for Adults: De cember 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. We will be making decorative ornaments using paper and other basic supplies. Since nearly everyone is pressed for time and money during the holiday season, the focus is on crafts that are easy, fast and inexpensive to complete. Participants must bring their own scissors.

Due to supply limitation, registration in advance is required for all these craft programs. To register or find out more information, call 732-657-7600 or go online to the library’s Calendar of Events at theoceancountylibrary.org.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

Operation Christmas Child

WHITING – Each year we fill shoeboxes with school supplies, toys, books, puzzles, care, dolls, art supplies, and more to share with children in need. Shoeboxes may be picked up at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Call the

Church Office Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 732-350-2121 for in formation and directions. An extra box is available to hold your extra items, or if you only have a few items but not enough to fill the box. Deadline is in November.

Whiting Garden Club

WHITING – The Whiting Garden Club will meet on October 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Our speaker Edie Hindermann will share a new slide show of plants of the Pine Barrens. She is well known for her

exquisite photos. All are welcome. Come join us. No dues, no minutes. Contact the church office Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for directions at 732-350-2121. Contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904, or Fran at 732-350-7415 for information.

the community with dignity and compassion since 1869.

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Crestwood Village VI Movie Night

WHITING – On October 14, “ELVIS” will be shown. This is a biographical musical drama that follows the life of rock and roll icon, singer and actor Elvis (Austin Butler) told from the perspective of his manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). Austin’s portrayal of Elvis is spot on from his singing to his mannerisms. Tom Hanks gave a stellar performance as the Colonel.

The movie is rated PG-13 and runs 2 hours and 39 minutes and shown closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. Extra Bonus Features will be shown immediately after the film.

Doors opens at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. Come early to sit, chat and enjoy light refreshments that will be served until 5:45 p.m. The movie will be shown at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting/Manchester off of Route 530.

Feel free to bring your own chair or cush ion, if the provided chairs do not suit you, however, please do not block others’ views. All are welcome for the cost of $3 which includes your refreshments. Non-residents of Crestwood Village Six are always welcome. Any questions call Arlene at 732-408-5147.

Crestwood Village 2 Indoor Flea Market

WHITING – Everyone loves a bargain! You’ll find plenty of them at the Crestwood Village 2 Flea Market on November 12. The doors of Harmony Hall will open promptly at 9 a.m. and remain open until 1 p.m.

Here you’ll find a wide-variety of house hold items, collectibles, books, toys, jew elry, crafts, clothing, linens and so much more. Beverages and prepackaged snacks

will be available for purchase, as well as tickets for the 50-50 drawing (winner need not be present).

You do not want to miss the fantastic semi-annual event. So be sure to mark your calendar and come check it out on November 12.

Select tables are available at this time for $12, call Lucille Molnar at 732-941-4992 for information and availability.

The Rev. Josh Acton To Visit

WHITING – The Healing Ministry entitled the Order of St. Luke is a worldwide organization. One of the communities is located at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting.

On October 15 they will be honored by the visit of the North American Director

of OSL, The Rev. Josh Acton will con duct a healing service, have a talk, and join us for lunch. He will be with us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited. Call the church office at 732-350-2121 for directions, and if you plan to join us for lunch. The church office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bishop To Visit

WHITING – The Rt. Rev. William H. (Chip) Stokes, Diocesan Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, will be visiting St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting, on October 9 at 10:15 a.m.

The Bishop will be retiring and this is his

last visit to our Parish. He will be receiv ing people of our Parish who will become members. A reception will follow. Call the Church Office at 732-350-2121 from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to join, for directions, and coming to the reception. Everyone is welcome!

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Crestwood Village III Fall Flea Market

WHITING – The Women’s Club of Crestwood Village III will be hosting its annual Fall Flea Market on October 15 at Unity Hall.

Everyone loves a good flea market-be sure to join! Tables will include lots of vendors

selling many must have treasures including crafts, books, games, puzzles, greeting cards, jewelry, clothing-you name it! Coffee, breakfast, and lunch will be available. You don’t want to miss out on this! One day only. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 1 p.m.

Crestwood Village VI Rock & Roll Dance Party

WHITING – Crestwood Village VI presents: lets give thanks to our veterans at your Rock & Roll Dance Party with DJ Bill Brown on November 12 from 6 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person; $20 for veterans (with proof). Dinner from Blue Fountain.

Turkey dinner or ham dinner. Beverages, snacks, coffee and desserts included. Ticket available at Crestwood Village VI clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road, Whit ing, Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. Call Bob at 732-849-3722 for more infor mation.

Thyroid Support Group

WHITING – The Thyroid Support Group will meet on October 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. If you are interested in thyroids, have questions, looking for support, come

join us. All are welcome. Call the church office from Monday to Thursday at 732-3502121, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for directions. Call the facilitator, Stefanie at 732-350-2904 with your questions.

Homemade For The Holidays Craft Fair

WHITING – Homemade for the Holidays Craft Fair hosted by Arts and Crafts Club of Cedar Glen Lakes will be on November 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., held in Lakeside Hall at 100 Michigan Avenue Whiting.

They will have a little something for every one. Jewelry, holiday décor, gifts, honey, stained glass, t-shirts, quilts, and much more. Food will be available for purchase and there will also be a gift raffle.

The Manchester Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

Layout Designer Sara Zorns

photo of the week

During a recent garage sale at the home of Sue and Dwight Fowler in Crestwood Village 5, an unexpected visitor showed up and hung around for about a half hour. The deer made friends with their dog Nikki Jo. Amazing! Want to have your pictures featured in this space? How about a chance to win a prize? Email your pix to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

Angelic Health Hospice Looking For Volunteers In Monmouth And Ocean Counties

JERSEY SHORE – For as little as an hour or two a month you can make a difference to a hospice patient in your community. Angelic Health Palliative & Hospice Care is asking you to share your time and compassion to those on their final journey. Your volunteer service will fit your schedule and interests, and visit assignments are your choice. For more information visit their website at Angelic.health, email volunteer@Angelic. health, or call 609-432-0073. Your visits can mean so very much to hos pice patients and their loved ones. Volunteer

activities can include:

• Reading, playing music, card games, or crafts activities.

• Listening to and documenting their mem ories for a life or memory journal.

• Staying with patients to give family mem bers a break to run errands or take care of their own needs.

• Certified Pet Visitors for animal lovers.

• Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours.

• Bereavement and grief support of family.

• Military Veterans Visiting Veterans

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Love:

40 feet of scaffolding to take up 72 hours of residence on a Toms River billboard to raise money for the non-profit he said has personally touched his heart.

Though he admitted he slept for only about five hours during the three days he lived on the billboard, Gotts said it was all worth it. Even the onslaught of torrential downpours during the final hours didn’t justify any thoughts of seeking better shelter.

“Getting to actually physically meet some of the kids (affected by cancer) was just purely magic,” said Gotts. “They pull off the impossible and make it possible with an unbelievable fighting power.”

As his voice faltered a bit, Gotts said he met children under five years old who exhibited unbelievable strength and extreme willpow er in keeping going on at such a young age.

“Most people would think of cancer as meaning they’d reached the end of the tun nel,” Gotts shared. “These kids just want to enjoy their lives.”

Indeed, that’s part of the vision of Ocean of Love, headed up by Executive Director The resa Segui. She explained the fundraising efforts aren’t designed to facilitate research efforts. Instead, Ocean of Love focuses on connecting affected families with things like game nights. Siblings are also invited to join in the fun to give them attention they often lose out on because their brother or sister is sick.

Ocean of Love maintains headquarters

on Route 37 on Island Heights in a house complete with a full kitchen. Kids enjoy baking together, as well as taking advan tage of gaming systems, an art room, and a special play area.

“I also visit the local schools frequently to discuss kids with cancer,” said Segui. “We have a partnership with the Island Heights School District, where their sixth-grade class does a field trip to Ocean Love and make crafts for the other children. They learn about giving back to the community because it starts young.”

Segui first became involved with Ocean of Love on a personal level when her then six-year-old son was diagnosed with medul loblastoma of the brain and spine. Antonio is now 25 and now needs a heart and liver transplant because of the treatment used to contain his illness.

Meanwhile, it turns out the concept for the Ocean of Love Radiothon Billboard actual ly predated Gotts and WRAT’s involvement in the fundraising efforts.

Andy Chase, who now works with the RAT team, previously served as an after noon host for another radio station. Before he joined the 95.5 crew, Chase suggested they take on the Ocean of Love fundraising endeavor – as someone who once lived atop the billboard himself year after year.

“We chose this location because it’s a high traffic area,” Chase explained. “There’s something very special about this event. This is kids coming in and saying they want to help kids in their neighborhood. It’s people coming in with the last $100 of

Ocean County Health Department COVID-19 &

Vaccine Clinic Schedule for October

DATE LOCATION

Saturday, Oct. 1st

CLINIC HOURS

YMCA Health Fair - Toms River 10AM-1PM

Monday, Oct. 3rd Ocean County Health Department - 175 Sunset 2PM-6PM

Tuesday, Oct. 4th Plumstead Township Municipal Building 10AM-2PM

Wednesday, Oct. 5th Ocean County College COVID Vaccine & Testing 10AM-2PM

Friday, Oct. 7th Ocean County Transportation Center at Manchester 10AM-2PM

Tuesday, Oct. 11th Manchester Library 10AM-2PM

Wednesday, Oct. 12th Ocean County College COVID Vaccine & Testing 10AM-2PM

Wednesday, Oct. 12th Manchester Township EMS Annex 10:30AM-1:30PM

Thursday, Oct. 13th Silver Ridge Park Health Fair 1PM-5PM

Friday, Oct. 14th Ocean County Transportation Center at Manchester 10AM-2PM

Friday, Oct. 14th Barnegat/Waretown Health Fair - Community Cntr. 11th St. 10AM-2PM

ALL CLINICS OFFER BOOSTER VACCINE TO INDIVIDUALS AGES 5 AND OLDER.

BIVALENT BOOSTER NOW AVAILABLE FOR AGES 12 AND UP.

Pediatric vaccine for children ages 6 months and older available only at OCHD clinics held on Mondays from 2pm-6pm until further notice. Monkeypox vaccine available every Thursday in October from 1-4pm by appointment only.

Flu shots available at all COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Schedule your appointment at www.ochd.org.

─Photos by Stephanie Faughnan (Top) The radiothon broke fundraising records for Ocean of Love. (Bottom) Radio personalities Andy Chase and Gotts exchange hugs with Theresa Segui, Executive Director of Ocean of Love.(Love - See Page 27)

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Dr. Izzy’s

Sound News

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

5 Reasons To Visit Us This Winter

Ear Cleaning Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Come visit us and we will use Otoscopy to determine if you have im pacted wax and what the next steps are to remove it. As a general rule, if you’re already wearing hearing aids, this alone will increase the production of ear wax which can in turn effect the performance of the hearing instruments.

Hearing Aid Tune-Ups and Extra Bat teries Winter is a tough season for your hearing aids. Low temperatures affect the functionality of nearly all personal electronics and drain batteries quickly. Changes in temperature create conden sation, which can cause problems. Bring your aids in for a tune-up and inspection. We can ensure they are in great shape and send you home with an optional dehumidifier to store them in, along with extra batteries. If your currently wearing rechargeable hearing aid battery systems, in many cases we can check the integrity of the rechargeable battery.

New Tech Once your devices are more than four years old, we’ll need to make sure they’re still meeting your needs. From Bluetooth to telehealth compati bility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings. If you’re due for

an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t. Many of the new hearing aid technologies utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and/or deep neural networking to maximize your abil ity to hearing particularly in noisy places.

Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your warranty may be expiring soon. We can help you maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the de vices remain under warranty. Please keep in mind that if your hearing instruments break down and are “out of warranty” the typical repair cost is $350-$400.00.

Ear Infections - Flu and cold season is upon us! Any upper respiratory virus has the potential to cause a middle ear infection, which can lead to hearing loss if left untreated. If you come down with an earache, ear pain, and/or your ears feel “blocked”, please make an appointment with us so we can help determine the root cause of these issues.

Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always avail able to answer your questions about hearing health. His offices are located in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Whiting and can be reached by calling 732-8183610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-9788946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www. gardenstatehearing.com.

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Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

How 5 Simple Strategies Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune condition that leads to joint damage. A com plete workup, physical exam, and medical history are important because blood tests have shortcomings. Here are the 2 main tests:

1. Rheumatoid Factor

Measuring levels of Rheumatoid Factor (RF) is important, but despite the name, it is non-spe cific to RA meaning that other disorders can cause a positive result. People with diabetes, endocarditis, or cancer may have increased RF levels in the absence of rheumatoid arthritis. You can see why that makes this test problem atic for diagnosing.

2. The Anti-CCP Antibody Test

This antibody test is good, but it may be elevated in other autoimmune disorders like lupus and Sjogren’s syndrome, so it’s not specific. It stands for Anti-cyclic Citrullinated Peptides. If it’s high, but you’re not symptom atic then it could be predictive of the future if you don’t try to lower it now.

As for staying well, and feeling better, there are many interventions today that can keep you strong and healthy. Now let’s go over 5 strategies to help rheumatoid arthritis:

1. Vitamin D is helpful.

If your vitamin D levels are low, try to figure out why. Low D levels correlate with elevated anti-CCP levels and a potential misdiagnosis of rheumatoid! Supplementation with D may reduce anti-CCP in some cases.

2. Improving liver function may help. Your liver health determines how well you activate the sunlight-derived vitamin D. And vitamin D is critical for rheumatoid patients.

For that matter, many studies have proven that low D increases autoimmunity for other diseases, not just rheumatoid. Give your liver a break by avoiding alcohol, nicotine, weed, junk food, and refined sweets.

3. Collagen supplementation may help but it must be the right type. There have been some positive benefits seen anecdotally with collagen supplementation. It makes sense because that’s where the attack is targeted. The problem is that people take the wrong type of collagen for their cartilage.

The joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage can only take a very specific type of collagen, notably Type II. You can avoid a mistake by learning more. Read the longer version of my article, which you can receive by email after signing up for my free health newsletter at suzycohen.com.

4. TNF Alpha blockers

The use of TNF-blocking medications for RA is common. These are called DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs). But there are two potent, natural TNF blockers: Black Seed Oil and EGCG supplements.

5. Doing yoga or Tai Chi

These types of exercise and movements help stretch your muscles and keep you in good shape, not to mention reducing inflammatory cytokines.

In closing, having a complex disorder like rheu matoid arthritis is a challenge. Advice to reduce stress, and to stretch and eat right is certainly wise. Many people suffering from the pain of arthritis find comfort and relief from stiffness by taking a warm bath and integrating supple ments into a clean diet, and healthy lifestyle.

TRENTON – The New Jersey Lottery and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. (CCGNJ) have partnered in the development of a video conversa tion as part of the Lottery’s annual “Not 18 Yet? No Bet” Awareness Campaign. The campaign, which runs September 1 through September 30, reminds residents and retailers that New Jersey law prohibits

Prevention Of Underage Gambling

the sale of lottery tickets by or to anyone under the age of 18. The video has been disseminated to media outlets throughout New Jersey and is available for viewing on the “Responsible Play” page of the Lottery’s website.

In the video, New Jersey Lottery Execu tive Director James A. Carey and CCGNJ Executive Director Felicia Grondin discuss

the “Not 18 Yet? No Bet” Awareness Cam paign and the importance of preventing underage gambling of any kind. They remind parents to be careful not to involve underage children in their lottery and other gaming activities. As well, in this video, information is provided about behaviors to look out for that could indicate someone under the age of 18 is engaged in gambling

activity and could be developing a prob lem. There are details regarding where parents and other concerned individuals can go to obtain information and support regarding suspected gambling-related problems of any kind. The conversation addresses the Lottery’s enhanced efforts during the campaign to educate about the law and reinforce the importance of pre venting gambling activity among minors.

“Discouraging underage gambling is a part of our everyday practice at the Lottery,” said Executive Director Carey.

“Since students returning to school may have money available for lunch, school supplies, and more, September is an ap propriate time to highlight the law that prohibits anyone under 18 from playing the lottery. The support of the Council for our ‘Not 18 Yet? No Bet’ Awareness Campaign is invaluable and I thank Executive Direc tor Grondin for participating in this video.”

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey is a private non-profit organi zation that provides information education, and referral services for people affected by a gambling problem, either themselves or that of a loved one. While the Council neither endorses nor opposes legalized gambling, it does oppose all forms of ille gal gambling, especially when engaged in by children and teens.

“The matter of underage gambling is a very important issue to us at the Council,” said Executive Director Grondin. “With the proliferation of a variety of gambling opportunities and related advertising, gambling has become much more socially acceptable and commonplace. Children and teens witness gambling activities and are exposed to gambling opportunities ev ery day, so it is more important than ever to urge parents and other adults to discourage underage gambling of any kind.”

Unlike drugs and alcohol problems, a gambling disorder is not always eas ily recognizable. A possible gambling problem in a minor affects the lives of that individual and those close to them. It is never too early – or too late – to get advice and assistance. If you or someone you know has a concern about a potential gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER for support and advice.

A “Summit” On Homelessness In Ocean County

TOMS RIVER – Join for a conversation to share current efforts, challenges and opportunities to address the needs of those experiencing homelessness in our area. The Summit will take place on Oc tober 5 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke RCC 1674 Old Freehold Road, Toms River.

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

By: Michael J, Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

On August 10, 2022, the Camp Le jeune Justice Act was signed into law. This Act allows military personnel and their families who suffered in juries or death from exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune to bring a new claim for compensation.

This new law will affect all veterans, family members and others who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987. Unfortunately, many individ uals were exposed to the water at Camp Lejeune during this time frame later developed health problems from toxic water at the base. Over 1 mil lion military service personnel and their families were exposed to the contaminated water and the Govern ment knew it!

The following conditions have been associated with the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune:

• Bladder cancer

• Breast cancer

• Esophageal cancer

• Kidney cancer

• Liver cancer

• Lung cancer

• Adult leukemia

• Multiple myeloma

• Non-Hodgkin’s

lymphoma

• Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes

• Cardiac birth defects

• Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease)

• Miscarriage

• Parkinson’s disease

• Renal toxicity

• Scleroderma

• Infertility

• Neurobehavioral effects

To be eligible to file a claim, the Claim ant must have lived, worked or have been otherwise present at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 and harmed due to the base’s contaminated water.

At R.C. Shea & Associates, a firm with over 35 year of experience, a Certified Civil Trial Layer will screen your case.

There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain by scheduling a free consultation. Contact us now to get started. (732) 5051212.

Resident Club Flea Market Village 5

WHITING – Come out to the Flea Market on October 15, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see what you have been missing out on. They have over 50 friendly vendors, come on in and check it out the great bargains. If you just want to catch up with your friends, stop by the kitchen for breakfast or lunch.

If you are interested in renting a table the cost is $10 per table; call Rosa at 732664-0469.

732.364.6808

Fax: 732-364-8592

George S. Hassler, Owner & Director, NJ Lic. No. 3193 Brian T. Hassler, Manager, NJ Lic. No. 4054

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

Around the JerSey Shore

What Happened In The Town Of Hegins, Pennsylvania?

By Renee Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

The most widely known pigeon shoot in the United States was the Labor Day shoot held in the town of Hegins, Pennsylvania every year from 1934 through 1998. In 1993 I attended that protest. During that time period in my life, I was studying the plights of animals in our society. Part of that was researching the practices of companies and individuals and their inhumane treatment of animals. I attended protests, contacted legislators, spoke to school groups, and was a radio guest on several radio shows.

I had read about the Hegins event, but noth ing prepared me for what I would witness that long Labor Day weekend. The birds are not fed or given water for days before the shoot. On Labor Day pigeons were catapulted into the air for the shooters. Of course, most did not die, but landed on the ground flapping around from their wounds. They were retrieved by ‘trapper boys,’ who would retrieve the birds. Some birds’ heads were pulled off, while others suffered horrible deaths in a heap on the ground or in a garbage can.

As an adult to see this human behavior was horrifying to me. Worse than that, young children were learning that behavior. Some had already been indoctrinated from prior years. Younger children, still toddler age, were forced to watch acts that they, even at that young age, felt something was wrong. I witnessed one child trying to hide his face in his father’s pants only to be corrected and forced to look on. The child was crying.

I returned home and faced the next few weeks trying to deal with the atrocities I witnessed. The day after my return I went to my gym and saw a pigeon who was grounded, huddled against the building. Water was dripping on him from the roof above. I immediately took the bird home and contacted my veterinarian who referred me to a local wildlife rehabilitator. While pigeons are not wildlife, they should still be cared for. The bird died within a few hours, but through this experience, I not only began to work towards becoming a licensed rehabilitator, but I promised myself that I would be that person to take in and care for pigeons.

It is illegal to possess or relocate wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/ or federal permits.

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their paychecks and making donations as a real grassroots effort.”

According to Segui, a three-year-old child once came in to break open his piggy bank in front of the crowd to donate to kids with cancer. Now 17, the teenager returns annually to add to the

fundraiser’s ending tally.

Various other groups collaborate to bring in money and proudly turn over tens of thousands of dollars to help support local children with cancer.

During the radiothon, WRAT broadcasted live from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. onsite at the billboard’s Hooper Avenue location. Meanwhile, the station was on the airwaves 24/7 reminding everyone to stop by to see Gotts and make contributions.

Toms River Township first responders all helped

bring attention to the event. Approximately three dozen emergency vehicles paraded to the site when it was time for Gotts to make his final descent from the place he’d called home for the last 72 hours.

Gotts readily admits he’s known as the radio host who takes on the unusual. He’s participated in the polar bear plunge and worn some crazy outfits to bring attention to the station and var ious causes.

However, nothing quite hits Gotts as the power to encourage others to give to families dealing with cancer.

“We give all our thanks to the great Rat Rock nation,” summed up Gotts. “We give all the love we have to the great Ocean of Love organization and a big shout out to all the families and the children who are going through all this.”

“We have your back,” Gotts continued. “We got your front, we got your top – we’ve got it all.”

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Ocean County Treasure Hunter Finds Lost Riches

By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – Matt St.

Germain admitted he sometimes feels like a big kid when he’s searching for lost riches.

“It reminds me of when I was younger and watched movies like The Goonies,” shared St. Germain, 45, of Manchester. “I feel like I’m playing a part in the Goonies and out looking for pirate treasure.”

While St. Germain has come across some old shipwrecks, his treasure hunts tend to be far more specific. People contact St. Germain for help when they’ve lost a piece of jewelry on land or somewhere at the beach.

“Most of the times, they’re upset because they’ve lost something of huge sentimental value,” St. Ger main said. “I’ve also recovered some pieces that were worth quite a bit of money.”

St. Germain employs sophisti cated metal detecting equipment, together with his brand of strate gic planning. This sometimes entails mon itoring tide tables or mapping out already searched locations. Treasure hunting may be St. Germain’s hobby, but it’s one he takes on with persistence and diligence.

–Photo courtesy Matt St. Germain Matt St. Germain said he enjoys the rewards that come with searching for lost treasures.

Davis works in a group home in Ocean Acres for developmentally disabled adults. A year ago, she decided to take one of her clients out to enjoy the fresh air.

When St. Germain was just 11 or 12 years old, his mom picked up a metal detector from the now defunct Radio Shack. St. Germain laughed as he recalled finding coins laying in the sand before his mother’s detector discovered them.

As an adult, St. Germain found he loved spending time with his wife at the beach. However, he could only take laying in the sun so long before he got bored. St. Germain decided to try his hand at metal detecting once again, and purchased an inexpensive model.

“I started enjoying it more and more and found myself buying better ones,” St. Ger main said. “About four or five years ago, a good friend of mine got me involved in recovery.”

St. Germain will occasionally charge for travel fees when he hunts for people’s lost valuables. When he recovers items, indi viduals make their own choices as far as tipping St. Germain for his efforts.

Many times, St. Germain’s true reward comes with knowing he made someone happy or gave them comfort. One of his greatest senses of accomplishment nearly brought tears to his eyes.

Kari Davis, 41, now lives in Waretown and couldn’t say enough good things about St. Germain. His recovery of a small gold charm in a Manahawkin park literally re newed her faith in what it means to believe.

“Sometimes seeing the environment over stimulates a lot of these types of clients,” said Davis. “We were at the park, and it was time to go home. I just felt so comfortable with this client and we both loved one an other. Despite that, something set him off on this one particular day and he attacked me. He just didn’t want to leave the park.”

The altercation resulted in the frustrated young man grabbing his caretaker’s neck lace and pulling it off. As Davis desperately did a preliminary search for the lost jewelry, she became dismayed that she couldn’t find it. Davis returned back to the group home feeling despondent and helpless.

“My mother died ten years ago from ovar ian cancer,” Davis shared. “I ended up get ting her gold charm, which was something she wore as she went through her trials.”

“From the time that she passed until now, I’ve struggled with things in my life,” admitted Davis. “I think a lot of wearing that necklace every single day and never changing it; it’s gotten me through a lot of my trials.”

The loss of the simple gold charm with an angel and the world “Believe” seemed earthshattering. Davis reached out to a friend who she knew had a metal detec tor, who subsequently referred her to St. Germain.

According to Davis, St.Germain and her friend Scotty O’Shea worked together to

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Ocean County Artists’ Guild Showcase Coming To Ocean County Library

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present “Expressions,” a display by mem bers of the Ocean County Artists’ Guild, throughout the month of October.

“Expressions,” in the Branch’s 2nd Floor Gallery, will showcase the diverse talent of the Ocean County Artists’ Guild members. The exhibit will include artwork in oils, acrylics, watercolors, and photographs.

The Island Heights-based nonprofit group was founded in 1957 by local artists who met regularly to paint, to share ideas, and to pursue a goal of promoting visual arts in the community.

Today, the Guild’s promotion of art in

Ocean County regularly attracts creative individuals and patrons from all corners of the shore region for classes, workshops, and events.

Visitors to the OCAG website find this statement: “Our mission is to serve the art ists and community; to provide an outlet and training for artistic talent, to enhance the quality of life for the residents and thereby attract newcomers, and to provide an at traction to draw tourists to the community.”

“Expressions” is free and open to the pub lic. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, call 732-349-6200, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

History Institute

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College Military History Institute has announced their upcoming programs for Fall 2022. All events are held at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month; Bartlett 203.

October 19: 60th Anniversary of the Cu ban Missile Crisis (CALS#25)

November 16: Mr. Steve Hannaway“Irish Tales”: 100th anniversary of Irish independence in 1922. (CALS H20)

December 21: Prisoners of War: An His torical Analysis & the Human Dimension

January 19: On Other Fields - Stories of professional athletes who have served in the military

The OCC Military History Institute, in cooperation with the OCC History Club, sponsors these lectures; schedule subject to change. Volunteer speakers are always welcomed.

The OCC MHI Office is located in the Library (second floor. by the elevators). For more information about our programs or a tour of the museum display, contact: Richard Trimble, Director trimblerich ard2@gmail.com or by telephone at 732528-5387. Office hours are Wednesdays 10 to 11:30 a.m.

These talks are part of the CALS Series (Commemorative Anniversary Lecture Series), they are subject to change.

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find the charm. The treasure hunt proved challenging at first as the metal detector sounded off numerous times with the swing of the coil.

“After he found it, Matt wanted to keep looking for the chain,” Davis said. “I was just so grateful he found the charm. It was all that really mattered.”

Another success story came from Peter Pantina, who said he grew up in Barnegat and now lives in Philadelphia. He and his buddies were at the beach in Seaside when Pantina noticed he’d lost his wed ding band.

According to Pantina, he was down the shore for a bachelor’s party and had didn’t think to remove his wedding band before he took a dip in the ocean.

“Normally, my wedding band doesn’t move on my finger,” shared Pantina. “I had just put on sunscreen though and I guess it fell off because it was the right combination of sunscreen and water.”

Pantina said that he was about chest high in the water and diving around where the waves were breaking when he felt the ring slip off. He tried to grab the ring, but it hit his knee and was gone.

A mom on the beach let Pantina borrow her three-year old’s goggles to help him make the search. Approaching his firstyear wedding anniversary, Pantina felt awful about the loss.

“I was sure there was no way to find the ring,” Pantina said. “I listened to one of my buddies and decided to give Matt a shot.”

St. Germain told Pantina that he needed to wait until low tide at 7:30 p.m. When darkness hit at 8:30 p.m, Pantina felt cer tain that St. Germain couldn’t possibly be looking for his ring.

An hour later, St. Germain texted Pan tina with a photo of the dark beach and announced plans to return in the morning. Pantina drove to the beach himself that morning hoping the ring washed up.

“As I’m parking, I got a text from Matt,” shared Pantina. “It just said ‘bingo’ with Matt holding up a picture of the ring.”

Many of the people who lose jewel ry at the beach are out of towners down for the day or extended peri ods of time. Veronica and Cagney Smith came to visit friends at their beach house in Lavallette when Cagney lost his gold chain.

“It took me a long time to save up for the chain,” shared Veronica. “We had gone into the water and my husband wound up stepping on a fishhook. The chain literally came off from around his neck. I joked that he probably got hurt so I wouldn’t be upset that he’d lost the chain in the ocean.”

Veronica posted some thing about the lost chain on an Ocean Beach Alum

ni group. When someone tagged New Jersey Lost Ring Finder, Veronica didn’t think anything about it. She eventually came in contact with St. Germain.

“He asked me a lot of questions,” Veron ica said. “He wanted to know where we were, my husband’s height and how far out my husband was when it happened.”

According to Veronica, St. Germain told her he planned to head out to the area at 1 a.m. She was shocked when she received a text message from the treasure hunter at 3 a.m. of him holding her husband’s chain.

St. Germain admitted he goes out of the nightly excursions alone and takes ex treme precautions. He wears a headlamp that bears some resemblance to a miner’s hat. St. Germain said that he makes sure to wear boots to protect his feet.

During St. Germain’s fourth or fifth re covery, he met with a young woman who was only engaged a short time and lost an expensive engagement ring. Family members had rented a house on the border of Beach Haven and Holgate.

“There were about 20 of them and they’d taken colanders from the kitchen,” said St. Germain. “They figured they could use them to scoop up the ring from the water.”

In what was the longest search in one day, St. Germain tried everything. He planned to return at night when no one else was around. Before he left, St. Germain decided to do an eight-foot pathway scan and ultimately did a search by the bottom of the dune.

As he brushed away a small area of soft sand, St. Germain’s metal detector gave out a loud clean signal. The noise proved to be accurate.

“I’m suddenly getting flared in the eyes by the diamond in the sun,” St. Germain shared. “I picked it up and brought it to where everyone else was still down by the water looking.”

The owner of the ring assumed St. Germain was coming back to ask more questions. She broke down in tears when she saw the ring in his hands.

As much as St. Germain loves the hunt, he also revels in the emotional response. Some finds are longer than others – but all come with some kind of reward.

–Photo courtesy Veronica Smith Veronica Smith joked that her husband stepped on a fishhook to distract from the fact that his chain was lost in the ocean.

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Aquaculture Project To Restore Oyster Beds

–Photos courtesy Kristin Adams (Above) Dale Parsons and Mike Joannides Jr. use high pressure hoses to transplant oyster spat-onshell to the bay bottom for reef restoration. (Right) Oyster spat-on-shell ready to be placed on an oyster restoration reef.

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Members of the Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD) and their partners were recently awarded $961,227 for a New Jersey Coastal Aquaculture project.

The Aquaculture project’s primary goals are to promote aquatic habitat on shellfish leases and enhance water quality through out the coastal bays of New Jersey (with a focus on the Barnegat and Great Bay region) by increasing producer participation in NRCS conservation programs.

“The NJ COASTAL Aquaculture Project presents a rare opportunity to bring together the USDA-NRCS and Federal Farm Bill dollars to support the local aquaculture industry and provide much needed natural resource benefits to the Barnegat and Great Bay region,” Kristin Adams, OCSCD, COASTAL Project Coordinator said.

She added, “shellfish aquaculture is a unique form of agriculture that does not require any inputs (such as feed or fertilizer) to grow a high protein and nutrient-dense food source. Simply by growing filter-feed ing bivalves (oysters, clams, scallops, etc.) in the bay, the farmers are helping to improve water quality. Adult oysters can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day, which improves water quality thus benefiting the entire estuarine ecosystem, and the local economy which relies heavily on tourism.”

Adams said, “Oysters and oyster reefs provide many ecosystem services such as water filtration and aquatic habitat. This grant will allow the district to work collabo

ratively with our 14 partners including state and local government, academia, non-profit organizations and members of industry to bring a new conservation practice scenario to New Jersey.”

She noted that this new scenario will also provide technical and financial assistance to local oyster farmers to raise oyster spaton-shell (oyster larvae that has attached to recycled shell) on their own lease prior to placing it on a restoration reef managed by the NJDEP or Stockton University.

Adams said, “the COASTAL Aquaculture Project will directly support ‘farming for restoration’ and is truly a win-win for local farmers, the economy, and the health of the ecosystem and watershed. The district is poised to spearhead this unique initiative and looks forward to working with our partners and aquaculture producers to fur ther restoration and enhancement efforts in our region.”

Dale Parsons Jr., the owner of Parsons Seafood, said that since 1909, “Parsons Seafood has maintained a close connection to the bay. As a local family business, we have witnessed an incredible natural re source become reduced to less than 1% the historical numbers.”

“The USDA NRCS program provides the necessary support to help us use our century old knowledge to improve the critically depleted habitat throughout the inshore eco system. Our goal is to improve the habitat to a point where the system may become once again self-sustaining,” Parsons added.

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Has Jersey Shore Tourism Returned To Its Pre-Pandemic Status?

By Alyssa Riccardi

JERSEY SHORE – With countless sunny days that offered the perfect beach day, the Jersey Shore had quite a successful summer season despite the world still living through a pandemic.

In 2020, many businesses and beaches were closed due to COVID-19. 2021 was the year tourism bounced back. However, several businesses in both Ocean and Mon mouth counties had issues with staffing shortages.

This summer, it truly felt like things were returning back to normal. Now that the summer season has officially come to a close, can it be justified to say that Jersey Shore tourism is back to pre-pandemic sta tus? Many officials agreed that this summer there were a lot of visitors.

Sandra Lazzaro, Division Director of Ocean County Business Development & Tourism, said the nice weather greatly im pacted the number of people coming to visit.

“What I can say is that the weather was perfect and we had many visitors from out of state. The Jersey Shore is very weather driven and it was perfect,” Lazzaro said. “We had a phenomenal tourism season. The energy level and experiences here in Ocean County were very positive. There were many events throughout the County and still have many more to come in the shoulder season.

“Ocean County has something to offer each visitor so a visitor can make a choice as what event or activity they would like to partake. From farms on the western part of the county to beaches to our downtown areas to our antiquing, we have a lot to offer,” she added.

A hotspot destination in Ocean County is Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and Aquarium.

Alexander V. Taylor, who is the Marketing Strategist at Jenkinson’s, also agreed that this year’s great weather influenced the high number of visitors.

“We’re a very weather-depending busi ness. The weather this summer was amaz ing, probably the best weather I’ve seen in a long time. Although we can’t determine an exact number of people who visited us, what I can say is that a lot of our visitors are day-trippers or people who visit for the weekend. So, the great weather really allowed people to plan out their trips in advance,” Taylor said. “Last year, people were still hesitant on going out, but I think this year a lot more people felt comfortable traveling. I do think people were eager to get out this summer, especially with most restrictions being dropped.”

Another popular spot for families and people of all ages is the Seaside Heights boardwalk, which is home the Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach. Casino Pier Mar keting Director Maria Mastoris expressed how this year felt the most like it used to be.

“2021 was a great bounceback year from COVID with people wanting to get out, but this season with the amazing weather, higher gas prices and retail prices, along with travel issues more people stayed local. Therefore, our properties from the waterpark to the arcade to the pier had a good year! We had a better year than last year for sure,” she said. “Last year proved people were wanting to get back out after the COVID years. This year people want ed to go out, too, however the higher gas prices and airfare meant they had to stay closer to home, which helped us gaining local tourism.

“The weather always helps or hurts our

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–Photo by Alyssa Riccardi Visitors enjoyed the cool evening weather at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk.

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“We at the Ocean County Soil Conser vation District Board of Supervisors are very proud to be part of the RCPP/NRCS partnership grant award. It demonstrates how our staff continues to make Ocean County a leader in NJ Conservation. We will continue in our efforts to support them as best we can,” said Dr. William J. Pollock, Chair of the OCSCD Board of Supervisors.

Barnegat Oyster Collective Co-Founder Matt Gregg said, “Barnegat Oyster Col lective is eager and excited to take part in this pivotal project. Oysters are a keystone species, not just important for the environ ment, but the economy too. This project will improve habitat but also help oyster farms achieve economic viability.”

“The Jetty Rock Foundation is excited to be partnering on this great project. This grant is directly in line with JRF’s mission to protect our oceans and waterways through restor ative aquaculture practices and the usage of oysters to create clean water and habitat,” Jetty Rock Foundation Environmental Di rector Kyle Gronostajski said.

The partners received the funding for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project from the United

Tourism:

Continued From Page 33 industry. Waterpark was busy during the day and the boardwalk portion with the pier rides, attractions, arcade and food were busy later on since the summer weather really was great. We did not have many rain days at all,” Mastoris added.

In Monmouth County, Commissioner Di rector Tom Arnone noted how this summer tourism was back to its pre-pandemic nature.

“We have spoken to many of our Shore mu nicipalities to get a gauge on how the season went in their town. I am happy to report that

States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (US DA-NRCS or NRCS).

Project partners will provide technical assistance and an additional $961,227 in match through cash and in-kind contribu tions, partners include: NJDEP Bureau of Shellfisheries, NJ Department of Agricul ture, Long Beach Township, the Barnegat Bay Partnership, ReClam the Bay, Cape At lantic Conservation District, Stockton Uni versity, Parsons Mariculture, Forty North Oyster Farms/Barnegat Oyster Collective, Jetty Rock Foundation, the Pew Charitable Trusts, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Nature Conservancy (NJ Chapter) and the New Jersey Aquaculture Association.

Stockton University Assistant Professor of Marine Science Dr. Christine Thompson said, “we are excited for this collaborative project which will be the next phase for our restoration projects in Barnegat Bay. It will be a great opportunity to work with and learn from local growers as they contribute to restoration practices in the area.”

For additional information about the project or to learn more about the grant program, visit the USDA-NRCS RCPP webpage nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ main/national/programs/financial/rcpp/or contact Adams at kadams@soildistrict.org.

nearly all the towns have reported to us that they have seen an increase in visitors this year and are back to pre-pandemic status,” he said. “I am sure that having the driest summer since 1966 helped!”

Despite most aspects retuning to a normal, Arnone added how Monmouth County is still dealing with an employee shortage which has been continuing since 2020.

“Unfortunately, nearly all of our partners also reported that they did face challeng es with finding employees. The county continues to work with small businesses year-round to assist them in onboarding and training employees,” Arnone said.

Psychic Night Dinner

TOMS RIVER – Psychic Night Dinner presented by CONTACT of Ocean & Mon mouth Counties, Proceeds benefitting the 24/7 Crisis Hotline will be held on October 19 at Captain’s Inn, 304 E. Lacey Road Forked River (Enter by Banquet Entrance).

One seating 6 to 9:30 p.m. $60 ticket in cludes a delicious buffet dinner & private reading. Cash Bar available. Jumbo 50/50

raffle and a great mini gift auction round out the evening.

For tickets & information call CONTACT at 732-240-6104, order online eventbrite. com/e/psychic-night-tickets-419171452097 or mail check to CONTACT, P.O. Box 1121, Toms River, NJ 08754.

Visit contactoceanmonmouth.org for more information.

Help Keep Local Kids Warm This Winter

MONMOUTH & OCEAN COUNTY

The United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is accepting donations of new coats for local pre-school, elementary, and middle school students in need. To partici pate: arrange a coat drop-off, shop and send it to the UWMOC office, or donate toward UWMOC’s coat purchase. UWMOC’s 10th

Annual Warmest Wishes Coat Drive will take each donation through November 1. Acceptable items include coats with new tags and in toddler or children’s sizes: Coats in toddler sizes 3T - 4T; Coats in children’s sizes XSmall - XLarge. Visit uwmoc.org/ WarmestWishes or contact Toni Pitts at tpitts@uwmoc.org/848-206-2036.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Everyone sees the world differently so it’s important to respect others’ opinions as you would like them to respect yours. Your acceptance and tolerance could be more evident as the week goes by but avoid being careless.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) : If the usual methods aren’t working for you, thinking outside the box could solve the problem. Focus on being warm and upbeat in the week ahead, especially if involved in disagreements or misunderstandings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Think out your best course of action given the givens - it’s unlikely that problems will simply disappear overnight. Accomplish your goals through hard work and meticulous research in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) : Make promises sparingly and fulfill them unfailing ly. When people are counting on you, don’t disappoint them. A special someone could be in a romantic mood so you could find excitement on your own doorstep.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An indiscretion or exaggeration might cause a misunderstand ing in the upcoming week. Despite a load of work on your plate, you should have a chance to make amends. Feel free to ask for help with a work-related project.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Break through barriers in the week ahead. You might be more popular than usual but do not give your heart away too quickly. A discovery or insight can adjust your motivations or empower you to do better.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be starting to think about possibilities rather than just about problems. In the week ahead, you may be less competitive and more willing to compromise and give loved ones the benefit of the doubt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your friends may be focused on what’s new while you could be more satisfied with the status quo. However, becoming more familiar with the latest drops in the week ahead can give you something to chat about with your tribe.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may tend to take good luck for granted as this week begins. Follow up on promises and be sure to express your appreciation if some one grants favors. Take time to research the potential consequences of crucial changes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel some info overload; sift through it for the most significant bits and pieces. Feel more confident by doing your homework in the week to come and determining whether facts and sources are authentic.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) : If you’re not in a race, you’ll enjoy better results if you pace yourself and are thorough. Loved ones may have learned to rely on your effi ciency and dependability, so don’t let them down as the week unfolds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Ignorance is only bliss for a moment, until you become better informed. You may want to drift into a beautiful fantasy if you’re feeling flattered by a flirtation. Instead, consider the source and be realistic.

MAKE YOUR OWN PASTA SAUCE WITH AN UNEXPECTED INGREDIENT: EGG YOLKS

By America’s Test Kitchen

CREAMY EGG - SAUCE PASTA

Serves 2

Note: You can substitute 6 ounces of any short pasta shape for the farfalle; however, the cup measurements will vary: use 2 cups of ziti, 2 cups of penne, or 2 1/3 cups of medium shells.

1 quart water

2 large egg yolks

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce), plus extra for serving

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon mustard powder

2 1/2 cups (6 ounces) farfalle pasta 3/4 teaspoon table salt

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to boil over high heat.

2. While water heats, in a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks, Parmesan, garlic powder, and mus

tard powder until well combined.

3. Add pasta and salt to boiling water. Cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off heat.

4. Use a ladle to carefully transfer 1/4 cup pasta cooking water to a liquid measuring cup. Drain pasta in a colander. Return drained pasta to the now-empty saucepan.

5. Add 1 tablespoon reserved cooking water to egg yolk mixture and whisk until well combined. Repeat 2 more times with 2 more tablespoons of reserved cooking water, whisking thoroughly after each addition.

6. Pour warm egg yolk mixture into a sauce pan with pasta. Use a wooden spoon to stir constantly for 30 seconds. Cover saucepan with lid and let pasta sit for 1 minute.

7. Remove lid and stir pasta constantly again until sauce thoroughly coats pasta and is thickened, about 30 seconds. If needed, add remaining cooking water until sauce is loosened slightly and coats pasta well. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan.

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